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JUNIOR YEAR CHECK LISTSeptember-December? Join extracurricular activities, volunteering at organizations, and/or apply for an internship.? Ensure that your schedule is as rigorous as possible and consider signing up for College Now.? Fill out a lunch form even if you do not eat the school lunch to determine eligibility for fee waivers.? Attend the NYC College Fair at the Jacob Javits Center and the Big Apple College Fair.? Study for the SAT/ ACTs.? Use the internet to explore majors, colleges, and careers.CUNY- SUNY- SuperMatch- ? For an athletic scholarship, speak with your coach to ensure recruitment has begun.January-April? Study and prepare for SAT School Day.? Register for SAT and/or the ACT Test.FHHS CEEB Code: 331935 SAT: ACT: ? Create a resume listing the activities and accomplishments that make you special.? Attend the NYC DOE Summer Program Fair to learn about summer opportunities.? Apply to college summer programs and/or internships.? Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if you want to play DI or DII. ? Create a list of colleges you are interested in applying to and visit their websites.? Visit college campuses, especially during “Spring Break” and speak with college representatives.? Attend the Latino College Expo & NACAC National College Fair. ? Identify and speak with teachers that will write your letters of recommendation.? Write the first draft of a college essay to use for the Common Application and CUNY applications.May-June ? Re-take the SAT and/or ACT exam.? Continue researching and visiting colleges.? Pursue more volunteer and extracurricular activities.? Write the second and third drafts of a college essay.? Complete and send “Teacher Brag Sheet” to 2 subject class teachers.? Begin working on “Counselor Brag Sheet” survey in your Naviance account.? Complete a resume of high school accomplishments including activities, awards, jobs, etc. ? Meet with your college counselor to review your college list.Summer ? Finalize your college essay and write supplemental essays for colleges requiring them.? Enroll in SAT prep classes and study in preparation for an August/October retake.? Ensure that you are part of an academically enriching summer program.? Continue visiting college campuses.? Edit/update your resume.? Purchase or create a calendar to use senior year for key dates and deadlines.Updated February 2022SENIOR YEAR CHECK LISTSeptember? Study and register for ACT and/or SAT before the October exam deadline.? Get your high school transcript and review your plan for graduation with your counselor.? Complete Naviance SuperMatch () ? Finalize your college application list, identifying application types and deadlines.? Participate in extracurricular activities, college now classes, volunteering, and/ or internships.? Attend College Fairs.? Request 1-2 teacher recommendations in your Naviance account. Fill out a “Teacher Brag Sheet” and give teacher(s) at least 4 weeks to write for you.? Finalize your essay. Get it proofread by at least 3 different people and edit, edit, edit.? Gather documents (ex. W2 & 1040) needed to apply for FAFSA, TAP and CSS Profile (select schools). ? If applying EA/ED, finalize your Naviance Colleges I’m Applying to List and complete “Counselor Brag Sheet” survey by the last Friday in September. October? Begin college applications! ? Prepare a portfolio if you're interested in the arts. Contact colleges for specific portfolio requirements.? Research and apply for scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria.? Sit down and talk with everyone who has a stake in your decision. (parents, guardians, etc.)? Apply for financial aid by completing FAFSA and TAP beginning October 1.? Complete the CSS Profile () as soon as possible for those schools that require it.November-December? Complete and submit your college applications. ? For RD/Rolling, finalize your Naviance Colleges I’m Applying to List and complete “Counselor Brag Sheet” survey by the second Friday in November. ? Apply for scholarships. raise.me? Arrange more campus visits to schools you plan to apply to. Attend open houses at the colleges.? Contact colleges you are applying to and schedule admissions interviews if they offer them.? Submit SAT/ ACT scores to colleges through CollegeBoard and/or ACT website.? Apply for scholarships offered by the colleges to which you have applied.January? Submit completed EOP/ HEOP/ SEEK supplemental applications to colleges as soon as possible.? Speak with your college counselor to request mid-year grades for colleges that require them.February-March? Set up and review portal accounts to check on your application status.? You will begin to receive decision notifications. Be sure to check your email regularly and follow up with college communication/requests.? Financial Aid Award Letters will be sent out shortly after acceptance notification. Be sure to review and understand the total cost of attendance, money awarded, and any gaps. Speak to your college counselor if you have questions.April– June? Select a college, send in all required forms & deposits, and notify colleges you don't plan to attend.? Complete the Graduation Survey in your Naviance Account to have your final transcript sent.? Send AP scores and College Now transcripts to the college you will be attending. ? Learn about support services available on campus. Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to request accommodations. ? Attend an accepted student day, review orientation materials from your college & Good Luck! ................
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